as in spoke (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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One of those main areas that needs to be addressed is the bullpen, as the Cubs didn't have much talent at the back end of their bullpen.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hemphill was greeted Tuesday in the Capitol by Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who was speaker of the House when the attack occurred.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Facial recognition all about stopping misconduct, Wegmans says Shoppers at the Wegmans at Broadway and 8th Street are greeted not just by the produce section, but by a new sign warning the store is scanning customers' faces and storing information.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Talked (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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